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The USA Men's Basketball Olympic rosters come out on Monday. Everyone should be excited! Even with the 2007 USA team playing very well, it is unlikely that everyone on that team will be called back for the 2008 Olympic team...

Adam Morrison on Team USA in 2008 Summer Olympics?

by sam the fact checker (Scribe)

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June 19, 2008


The USA Men's Basketball Olympic rosters come out on Monday. Everyone should be excited!

 

Even with the 2007 USA team playing very well, it is unlikely that everyone on that team will be called back for the 2008 Olympic team. Chauncey Billups already dropped out, meaning that we know that there’s going to be at least one person different on the team. I can’t help but think of who might be added on.

 

Guaranteed players to make the team include: Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James, Jason Kidd, and probably Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire, and Chris Paul. That leaves us with five players fighting for spots.

 

Candidates include: Brad Miller, Chris Bosh, Tayshaun Prince, Adam Morrison, Luke Ridnour, Antawn Jamison, Dwyane Wade, JJ Redick, Shawn Marion, Elton Brand, Lamar Odom, Shane Battier, Paul Pierce, Michael Redd, Tyson Chandler, Joe Johnson, Mike Miller, Bruce Bowen, Deron Williams, and Gilbert Arenas.

 

Let’s just pretend that Chris Bosh, Paul Pierce, Shane Battier, and Deron Williams make it. That leaves one lucky soul for the last remaining spot.

Now, let’s compare this team so far with the legendary 1992 Dream Team.

 

Michael Jordan = Kobe Bryant

Karl Malone = Carmelo Anthony

Clyde Drexler = Lebron James

Magic Johnson = Jason Kidd

David Robinson = Dwight Howard

Charles Barkley = Amare Stoudemire

Scottie Pippen = Chris Paul

Patrick Ewing = Chris Bosh

John Stockton = Deron Williams

Larry Bird = Paul Pierce

Chris Mullin = Shane Battier

Christian Laettner = ????????

 

Now who should be compared to lucky Laettner?

 

From that list of candidates, only one name seems to stands out. Adam Morrison.

 

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  1. Alaina S about 1 year ago

    Adam Morrison on the Olympic team would be AMAZING.

    And if he gets traded from Charlotte, it proves what an asshole Jordan really is.

    AM=Love

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  2. A-Train Rodriguez about 1 year ago

    Coach rat-face would pick JJ Redick before Morrison. They both suck anyways.

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  3. Miguel Jose about 1 year ago

    It's interesting that you want Morrison on the team. He's coming off a serious injury, and aside from that, he sucked as a rookie. At least Redick is still a good 3-pt shooter.

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